Trigger Point Injections Specialist

Advanced Integrated Medical Centers

Integrated Medical Practice & Chiropractors located in Southlake, TX

If chronic pain is bothersome and hinders your quality of life, trigger point injections can ease pain so you can enjoy your favorite activities again. At Advanced Integrated Medical Centers in Southlake, Texas, Dr. Gary M. Randall and his team use medical massage and extra-spinal injections to alleviate trigger point spasm. Call to learn more or book your appointment online today.

Trigger Point Injections Q & A

What is trigger point pain?

A trigger point is a band of tightness, or “knot,” within muscle that when pressed produces a twitch-like response. These tight irritated areas form when muscle tissue doesn’t relax. You may be able to feel tight knots when you touch the affected area. Trigger points can cause pain in:

Any affected muscle

Head

Neck

Shoulder

Other distant areas

A trigger point causes pain near tight bands of affected muscle, or at distant sites. Trigger points commonly cause headaches or even migraines.

What causes trigger point discomfort?

Trigger points are caused by various factors, including:

Stress

Anxiety

Tension

Trauma

Injury

Inflammation

Complications that may arise from trigger points include sleep disturbances, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia in some people.

How is trigger point pain treated?

The experienced team of doctors at Advanced Integrated Medical Centers uses various holistic methods to treat pain caused by trigger points, including:

Extra-spinal injections

When medical intervention is necessary, your provider injects a small amount of anesthetic or steroid into trigger points to alleviate trigger point spasm. Doing so eases pain within and around the muscle.